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Jason Snell Speaks at 14th Annual Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar

By Coy West / October 22, 2018

On October 19, Jason Snell served on a panel at the 14th Annual Ultimate Trial Notebook Seminar to discuss the topic of “Opening Statements:  Facts Versus Persuasion.” Panelists included Rikky Rivers of Rivers McNamara and U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane.  During the panel discussion, Jason Snell and co-panelists provided insight on how to give effective […]

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the Snell Law Firm Wins Week-Long Jury Trial Defense Verdict

By Coy West / September 28, 2018

On Friday, September 28, 2018, the Snell Law Firm obtained a jury verdict in favor of its client on all claims brought by Plaintiff.  The week-long jury trial was before Judge Jan Soifer in the 345th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas.  After Judge Jan Soifer entered a directed verdict the day before in favor […]

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Jason Snell Appointed to the State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee

By Coy West / July 9, 2018

the Snell Law Firm is proud to announce Jason Snell has been appointed to serve as a committee member for the State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee.  Jason’s term is three years – 2018-2021.  The appointment was made by State Bar of Texas President-elect Joe K. Longley. The State Bar of Texas Jury Service […]

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Senior Counsel J. R. Skrabanek Featured in BrainStuff Podcast

By Coy West / June 5, 2018

Senior Counsel J.R. Skrabanek was recently featured on the June 5, 2018 BrainStuff Podcast titled “What Can’t You Name Your Baby?” BrainStuff is a production of HowStuffWorks, an education website that explores the natural sciences for a diverse audience of listeners. To what extent can the law restrict what you can name your baby? An expecting parent […]

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Snell Firm Volunteers at Women’s Resource Fair

By Coy West / May 22, 2018

Earlier this month, Senior Counsel J.R. Skrabanek and Legal Assistant Gabriella Villegas volunteered at the 11th annual Women’s Resource Fair. J.R. provided advice and counsel to a number of financially distressed women having trouble finding legal representation in Central Texas. Organized by the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA), the Women’s Resource Fair is a comprehensive […]

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the Snell Law Firm Obtains Second Trial Victory in Less Than Two Weeks

By Coy West / May 16, 2018

On Tuesday, May 15, after a two-day bench trial in Travis County Court at Law, the Snell Law Firm obtained a verdict in favor of its client, Richard Keating. The Court’s verdict was a complete victory and awarded Mr. Keating all of his economic damages, consulting fees, and attorney fees.  The trial included testimony from […]

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Texas Lawyer Names Jason Snell Litigator of the Week

By Coy West / May 7, 2018

We are proud to announce that Jason Snell, Attorney and Founder of the Snell Law Firm, has been named Litigator of the Week by Texas Lawyer! Texas Lawyer recognized Jason for his efforts after he obtained a large jury verdict against a sitting Judge in Bastrop County, Texas. TexasLawyer.com is a reliable source for current […]

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Bastrop County Jury Slams Judge Donna Thomson with $1 Million Verdict for Real Estate Fraud

By Coy West / May 2, 2018

On May 2, 2018, the Snell Law Firm obtained a jury verdict in excess of $1 million dollars against Bastrop County Justice of the Peace Donna Thomson. The jury found Judge Thomson liable for real estate fraud and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The jury’s verdict includes $750,000 in exemplary damages punishing […]

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Snell Law Firm Settles Class Action Lawsuit Against Apartment Complex

By Coy West / February 14, 2018

On January 26, 2018, the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas granted final approval of a class action settlement brought by the Snell Law Firm, P.L.L.C and another law firm against South Lamar Apartments, L.P. and other associated entities. The Snell Firm represented a class consisting of 240 Austin tenants, who were previously […]

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the Snell Law Firm Wins Jury Trial in a Travis County Business Dispute

By Coy West / October 25, 2017

the Snell Law Firm is proud to announce that, on Wednesday, October 25, after a three-day jury trial in Travis County, the firm obtained a jury verdict in favor of its client, Myramid Analytical, Inc. The jury’s verdict awarded Myramid both economic damages and its attorney fees. Myramid is a full-service environmental testing and consulting […]

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